Troy Deeney's suspension, Will Hughes' injury and getting back on track - the issues for Marco Silva to address ahead of Brighton trip

Marco Silva's press conference takes place at 1.30pm this afternoon, with all the latest online at 5pm (Getty Images)

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Watford head coach Marco Silva will speak to the press this afternoon for the first time since that dismal home defeat to Huddersfield.

The Hornets head down to the south coast to take on Brighton on Saturday, looking to kick-start their season as the busy festive period gets underway.

There are plenty of issues for Silva to address too; Troy Deeney's red card and the appeal being turned down, how they can turn their form around and just how they can fill the void left by Abdoulaye Doucoure, who is suspended.

We will be at the London Colney training ground this afternoon to hear from Silva, but what could be on the agenda?

Troy Deeney's suspension

Troy Deeney will spend his Christmas watching from the sidelines after his appeal was turned down (Getty Images)

Although Silva did not speak about the tackle after the game on Saturday, his feelings are clear.

Watford almost certainly appealed the card because Silva felt the referee had got it wrong, again, and Watford had been hard done by, again.

What is his reaction to the appeal being rejected? How will his team cope without their skipper for four games?

Time for Andre Gray to step up?

The Huddersfield game was Deeney's fourth start in a row; of the last nine games Deeney has been available for, he's started seven.

It's clear that Deeney had become Silva's first choice striker, but now Gray has the chance to try and cement a spot in the side and win over Silva, and the fans.

Is Gray lacking confidence? How confident are you that he can step up and lead the line over the Christmas period?